Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Having access to high quality and free educational resources is a must for educators. In this course, you will have an opportunity to explore Open Educational Resources (OER), including how and why to use them, where to find them, and how to incorporate them...
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Math, Science, Social Studies
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- $150
- Administration, Best Practices, Evaluation, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 12 SCECHs
The 5D+ dimension specific module assists educators in developing a vision for rubric indicators within each dimension, authentic examples of what each indicator looks like in daily practice, suggested teacher and student moves to enact the distinguished performance level in daily lessons, and opportunities for participants to self-assess and determine areas of focus based on...
- 12 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How might we create adult cultures that embrace cognitive conflict? It is generally acknowledged that collective efficacy is the catalyst for a successful team; having the belief that the team is better together and can produce results. Fostering and sustaining this type of environment resides in the adult culture. Let’s explore ways to enhance shared...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $75
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How can we create classroom cultures that engage students in authentic assessment practices that promote self-directedness and internal motivation? It is generally acknowledged that authentic assessment practices paired with student-centered teaching are essential for learner achievement. Creating an environment focused on formative assessments and documentation of progress (both students and teachers) leads to strategic teaching...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Classroom Management
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How can we create classroom cultures that support and nurture highly motivated learners? It is generally acknowledged that motivation plays a critical role in learning as does creating the conditions for learning to take place. Creating an environment of vulnerability and trust coupled with strategic teaching often makes the difference between learning that is superficial...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How can we align standards, curricula, assessments, and tasks so that we can effectively differentiate and scaffold learning? It is generally acknowledged that differentiating instruction is the catalyst for true learning. Fostering and sustaining this type of environment requires both intentional planning and being willing and able to adjust, in-the-moment, based on the needs of...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Evaluation, Leadership, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How can we create adult cultures that embrace cognitive conflict? It is generally acknowledged that collective efficacy is the catalyst for a successful team; having the belief that the team is better together and can produce results. Fostering and sustaining this type of environment resides in the adult culture. Let’s explore ways to enhance shared...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Evaluation, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How can we create classroom cultures that engage students in purposeful tasks and meaningful interactions that are focused on both the task and learning? It is generally acknowledged that purposeful planning paired with in-the-moment teaching decisions are essential for learner achievement. Creating an environment focused on the curriculum, the learning standards, and the unique learners...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Classroom Management, Evaluation, Leadership, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How can we create classroom cultures that support engagement, ownership, and agency? It is generally acknowledged that engagement plays a critical role in learning as does creating the conditions for learning to take place. Creating an environment focused on the unique learners often makes the difference between students who learn and student who learn to...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
A well-crafted grant proposal is paramount for every organization including non-profits, businesses, or individuals looking to support their cause and raise necessary funds. In this comprehensive course, you will become familiar with the grant writing process from A to Z. From the beginning stages of researching potential funders to polishing and submitting a complete proposal...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Do you want to know how to interact with anyone, regardless of how difficult you perceive them to be? This course will give you the skills to effectively meet your needs while protecting the dignity and rights of others to form more cooperative relationships. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
It can be overwhelming for educators and staff workers to know what to do regarding adolescent suicide and how to bring awareness to this. In this course, you’ll learn about how to approach and provide information on referral, screening, and counseling. You’ll be provided with recommendations for what you can do in the aftermath of...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Social Emotional Learning
Over the past 15 years, deaths by suicide have increased 24 percent in the United States. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for adolescents, and surveys report that one in four youth considered suicide during the summer of 2020. Designed for the general public, this course provides background information on suicide, including...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
It is becoming an alarming reality that the number of deaths by suicide and attempted suicides is on the rise among adolescents and young people. This practical course provides background information and insight on how to recognize signs and risk factors of mental and/or emotional distress with the intent to prevent and handle suicide-related crises....
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
During this course, you will gain experience in how you will be able to support students who may be experiencing suicidal ideation. You will learn about two types of programs, peer-to-peer supports and Student Ambassador, that give peer support for individuals who are suicidal, depressed, or facing mental health challenges. Additional resources are provided, along...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- $115
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Learn from an experienced grant writer how to research and write winning grant proposals. This course will provide you with a complete understanding of all the components used to determine whether to fund or reject a proposal and how to give your project an edge over others. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $165
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
In this hands-on course, you will learn Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365’s advanced functions and often-overlooked features, including data analysis tools, data tables and databases, custom controls, and PivotTables. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their privacy policy.
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Having an anti-racist and social justice-oriented stance toward education puts students first and prioritizes equity among all learners from all backgrounds. In this course, you will become more aware of and hopefully comfortable with anti-racist and social-justice-oriented strategies through a series of scenarios that address real-world situations. You will receive personalized information and resources based...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State University
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 8 SCECHs
Over half of all U.S. children have experienced trauma in their lives. Educators are often affected by this trauma as well as they help students meet the challenges they face. This course will inform you about anti-racist, trauma-informed education while helping you become more aware of the presence of oppressive practices within our school systems....
- 8 hrs
- self-paced
- University of Michigan
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices, Classroom Management, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of human behavior change. With over 60 years of peer-reviewed research demonstrating its efficacy, the principles and practices of ABA can help educators improve their teaching, address behavioral challenges, and train and supervise others. This course provides educators with an overview of ABA, including foundational concepts, strategies for...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
This webinar series includes how Asian Americans have been excluded from U.S. immigration and citizenship, how they have fought for inclusion, and explores laws and court cases connected to Asian Americans. This series explores how Asian Americans exercised their rights and responsibilities within civic society to secure a place in the United States, and will...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
You already have assessments in your classroom that measure the objectives and standards you’re trying to achieve. These assessments most likely fit your teaching style and philosophy. In this course, you will be challenged to consider further opportunities to allow students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of formats. You’ll consider the pros and...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
Accidents can happen at any time or in any place and it is important to be prepared in those situations. This course provides essential training on first aid practices as well as how to implement them in real-world scenarios. By the end of this course, you will be able to handle unexpected or potentially dangerous...
- 40 min
- self-paced
- $115
- Other, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Mastering a new language opens doors to enhanced communication, cultural understanding, and expanded opportunities. Whether you are planning a trip to a French-speaking country, want to connect with French-speaking friends or colleagues, or simply have a passion for languages, this course equips you with the foundation to thrive in the French-speaking world. Gain practical language...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Best Practices, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Educators constantly grapple with educational challenges and unique classroom experiences. Throughout this course, you will reflect on your teaching practices, explore resources that align with opportunities for growth, and identify how you will move forward both in and out of the classroom. You will participate in self-reflection, celebrate your successes, and learn from others in...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Blended classrooms allow teachers to bring together the best aspects of the face-to-face and digital worlds to offer students a greater degree of control over their learning. In this course, you will learn why educators choose blended learning, explore exciting and effective models, and then dive deeper into intentional strategies for engagement, student agency, organization,...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $115
- Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course provides a foundation in the underlying methodology of blockchain, including the roles of participants of mining, minting, and the algorithms that determine consensus. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their privacy policy.
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates there are about 5.6 million workers in the health care industry and related occupations that are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The good news is that bloodborne pathogens, often called BBPs, can only spread if the blood or other infectious bodily fluids of an infected...
- 30 min
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Compliance
Welcome to the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training for Educators – ASL version! Welcome to this critical course on bloodborne pathogens. This course will teach you about these pathogens, their effects, and how to protect yourself and others. You’ll gain vital knowledge to ensure safety in school environments and meet annual compliance requirements. Master proper personal...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- $15
- Best Practices, Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Course Title: Build Trust Through Positive Interactions – Apply Your Skills This course description is for the course with the working title above. Tagline: Develop a plan for fostering a classroom culture of trust, connection, and growth through the power of positive interactions. Please copy the tagline into the short description and the SEO description....
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Teams are becoming a staple in today’s workplace. In this immersive course, you will learn the components of a successful team dynamic and the stages of its development. Through real-life scenarios and examples, you will master the skills needed to effectively manage projects, make decisions, and solve problems in a team setting both from the...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $50
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 10 SCECHs
An important part of being a school counselor is helping students prepare for jobs, internships, and career paths they might be interested in during highschool and beyond. This course will show you how to advise students on creating resumes that are professional and in line with current hiring practices and industry trends. You will become...
- 10 hrs
- facilitated
- MACAC
- $115
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 16 SCECHs
Examine how Optimal Healing Environments impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level. This course will give you the skills to recommend methods for enhancing the personal care and work environments around you to support health and well-being. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please...
- 16 hrs
- self-paced
- $149
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Learn a groundbreaking, holistic and integrative approach to treating mental health problems. This course will provide complementary methods of care which are combined with medications and psychotherapy to effectively address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals with a variety of mental health conditions. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $95
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 8 SCECHs
Learn how to intentionally train your attention and concentration for effective meditation. In addition to meditation techniques, this course will also help you discover how meditation can be used to increase mindfulness, reduce stress, deal with pain and illness, and support overall health. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a...
- 8 hrs
- self-paced
- $59
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 8 SCECHs
Explore the characteristics of mindful self-care, intimate relationships, communication processes and examine how these impact our relationships with others and the planet on which we live. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their privacy policy.
- 8 hrs
- self-paced
- $95
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 8 SCECHs
Lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness coaching with a deep understanding of the practice of mindfulness. This course will provide in depth knowledge of mindfulness and meditation, mindfulness and happiness, mindful eating, mindful movement, and mindful relationships. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to...
- 8 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 12 SCECHs
Learn how nutrition impacts health and the development of chronic diseases. This course will give you expertise regarding the role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to...
- 12 hrs
- self-paced
- $95
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 14 SCECHs
Understand strategies and therapies used to reduce and manage stress. This course will help you explore the physiological, social and psychological impacts of stress and provide you with methods to get stress under control. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their privacy policy.
- 14 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Welcome to the Achievement Mindset of the Changing Minds to Address Poverty in the Classroom course. This course is one in a series of seven other courses offered by Michigan Virtual dealing with how poverty impacts student learning and achievement. Based on the work of Eric Jensen, this course moves beyond theory and provides practical...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Welcome to the Engagement Mindset of the Changing Minds to Address Poverty in the Classroom course. This course is one in a series of seven other courses offered by Michigan Virtual dealing with how poverty impacts student learning and achievement. Based on the work of Eric Jensen, this course moves beyond theory and provides practical...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Welcome to the Enrichment Mindset of the Changing Minds to Address Poverty in the Classroom course. This course is one in a series of seven other courses offered by Michigan Virtual dealing with how poverty impacts student learning and achievement. Based on the work of Eric Jensen, this course moves beyond theory and provides practical...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Welcome to the Changing Minds to Address Poverty in the Classroom Course. This course is the first in a series of seven other courses offered by Michigan Virtual dealing with how poverty impacts student learning and achievement. Based on the work of Eric Jensen, this course provides background and an introduction to the effects of...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Welcome to the Positivity Mindset of the Changing Minds to Address Poverty in the Classroom course. This course is one in a series of seven other courses offered by Michigan Virtual dealing with how poverty impacts student learning and achievement. Based on the work of Eric Jensen, this course moves beyond theory and provides practical...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Welcome to the Relational Mindset of the Changing Minds to Address Poverty in the Classroom course. This course is one in a series of seven other courses offered by Michigan Virtual dealing with how poverty impacts student learning and achievement. Based on the work of Eric Jensen, this course moves beyond theory and provides practical...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Welcome to the Graduation Mindset of the Changing Minds to Address Poverty in the Classroom course. This course is one in a series of seven other courses offered by Michigan Virtual dealing with how poverty impacts student learning and achievement. Based on the work of Eric Jensen, this course moves beyond theory and provides practical...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Welcome to the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset of the Changing Minds to Address Poverty in the Classroom course. This course is one in a series of seven other courses offered by Michigan Virtual dealing with how poverty impacts student learning and achievement. Based on the work of Eric Jensen, this course moves beyond theory and...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- $5
- Administration, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
As an educator in the 21st century, you understand the importance of staying up to date with the latest technology and tools that shape your students’ learning experiences. This course will introduce you to ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, and its potential impact on K-12 education. You will learn about how ChatGPT works, reflect on...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
This webinar series will focus on the history of the Civil Rights Movement. The presenter will discuss how the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s sought to break down racial barriers to equal opportunity, desegregate society, and eliminate negative implications of racial distinctions. In this course, you will: Define the main catalysts that...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Course description: This webinar series will focus on the history of the Civil War Amendments up to the Civil Rights Movement. The presenter will discuss the U.S. South as a slave society, the Reconstruction Era, and the Jim Crow Era. Information includes the formation of political parties, acts, compromises, economic policies, and court decisions that...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Students need to build a college list based on a comprehensive review of all the options available to them. This course will familiarize you, as a counselor, with a wide array of college search resources, allowing you the opportunity to support your student’s college search with confidence. Through exploration of the many unique ways students...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- MACAC
- $80
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 16 SCECHs
Perhaps no other part of the education system is as misunderstood as the college selection process. This interactive course provides an introduction to the theory and skills needed to work with students and families to choose colleges that are the right fit for them. The main topics you’ll cover include looking at the current state...
- 16 hrs
- facilitated
- MACAC
- $15
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Juniors are interested and excited about the college exploration process, but what’s the best way to guide them? This course will teach you how to provide highschool juniors with the information they need in a way that makes them eager to take the next steps in their search, all in an effective, efficient framework. With...
- 3 hrs
- facilitated
- MACAC
- $15
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
College Admissions Officers play a key role in a counselor’s understanding of their respective colleges. This course will teach you how to build effective relationships with an admissions representative, and how to make the most of that meaningful relationship. You will gain insight into what an admissions officer’s job is, and what they tend to...
- 3 hrs
- facilitated
- MACAC
- $20
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
High school students need to begin exploring the full array of college options well before their senior year. This course will help counselors understand the essentials of a strong college counseling curriculum and introduce how to effectively share these ideas to 9th and 10th graders in developmentally-appropriate ways. You will gain valuable resources on explaining...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- $80
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 16 SCECHs
Choosing which college to attend may be one of the first of many important decisions in a student’s life. This discussion-based course aims to hone your counseling techniques in the area of the college selection process and dispel the misperception that only a handful of “good” colleges exist for a few lucky individuals. You will...
- 16 hrs
- facilitated
- MACAC
- $15
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Counselors play a vital role in communicating the qualities and life story of a student to college admissions offices. In this course, you, as a counselor, will learn what colleges want to know from you about students, and how to effectively communicate those ideas in a counselor letter. Improve your writing process through resources and...
- 3 hrs
- facilitated
- MACAC
- $20
- Compliance
Try as we may, conflict is sometimes an unavoidable part of human nature, as we all have beliefs for which we are willing to argue over or even fight. This course will help you as an administrator, teacher, counselor, or HR professional to create conflict resolution strategies for your workplace. As conflicts arise in daily...
- 35 min
- self-paced
- $115
- Other, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Learning Japanese offers cultural enrichment, travel opportunities, and deeper connections with Japanese-speaking individuals. In this course, you will learn essential language skills, vocabulary, and grammar to confidently communicate in Japanese. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan, have an interest in Japanese culture, or wish to expand your language repertoire, this course provides a solid...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
While many people have been able to work from home or remotely during the coronavirus outbreak, some teachers have been asked to return to their classrooms to teach in person. This awareness-level course will help you understand exactly how coronavirus (covid-19) is spread as well specific practices to reduce the risk of transmission while at...
- 20 min
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $129
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is essential for professionals seeking to support students in their post-secondary aspirations. Learn strategies for guiding students through the college application process, providing emotional support, and fostering their personal growth. By understanding the importance of college preparation and counseling, you can positively impact students’ lives, contribute to their future success, and play a...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
Knowing Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a skill that could be potentially life-saving when you least expect it. If you have already been trained to perform CPR, this review course will give you the chance to re-examine the major procedures. You will go over how CPR works, when CPR should be performed, and how to perform...
- 10 min
- self-paced
- $129
- Blended & Online Learning, Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Learn how to create a classroom website in this fun, easy-to-understand course for teachers. In no time, you’ll build an interactive site with text, images, videos, and more. We will cover how to create an engaging website that visitors will want to come back to again and again. You will see how creating a classroom...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Best Practices, Classroom Management
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Structured check-ins provide opportunities for teachers to connect with students individually, assess their academic and emotional needs, and provide targeted support. In this course, you will learn how to design a structured check-in process for your classroom that supports student success and well-being. By implementing an intentional check-in process with students, you’ll be able to...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Best Practices, Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
As a teacher, the balance between your responsibilities for the education of an entire classroom and the need to provide individualized learning is though to meet on a day-to-day basis. In this process oriented course, explore how small-group instruction in the form of classroom centers can help students interact with course material at their unique...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $175
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
A growth-focused approach to classroom observation and feedback requires that observers acquire and maintain skills that help to build trust in the observation process. This course is designed to assess your proficiency in three important skills needed by observers of classroom practice. In this course, you will: Develop skills in collecting objective evidence during classroom...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 10 SCECHs
Discover the transformative power of blended learning and revolutionize your classroom. Using a blended instructional design will give your students opportunities to increase their agency and autonomy throughout their educational journey. During this course, you will examine the basic concepts and models of blended learning. You will also explore various instructional technology frameworks and discover...
- 10 hrs
- facilitated
- $10
- Blended & Online Learning, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Student success in the online environment must be designed. Research shows three domains that have a profound influence on the success of online learners: the student’s functional performance, their support network, and the technology resources available to them. This course will guide you through these three domains of influence, with particular attention given to the...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Differentiated instruction aims to help address student differences and is shown to have a strong positive effect on learning outcomes across all groups, but many teachers do not fully understand the concept or are hesitant to implement it for a variety of reasons. In...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- $15
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Digital content can revolutionize students’ learning by allowing them to learn at their own pace, access content in multiple formats, and receive immediate feedback. This course walks educators through pros and cons of using digital content in a blended classroom. You’ll unpack what it means to design a student-centered learning experience, explore instructional technology frameworks,...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This webinar series will focus on the disability movement. The webinar will model discussion addressing equity and shared opportunities on how educator practices support diverse student populations. In this course, you will: Define “Disability” and explain how it is a social construction. Identify the diversity that exists within the disability community. Explore legislative actions as...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Leadership, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Disciplining students with disabilities can be a little overwhelming for educators and administrations. During this course, you will gain the knowledge on processes and practices to understand how to better support these students. You will gain experience in learning definitions of different terms and practices. You will get resources that will help you to address...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- $115
- Other, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Non-verbal communication is essential for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals to gain access to the world around them. This immersive course will enrich your own communication with these communities through an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). This course utilizes best practices within the field to minimize audio instruction in order to help you gain a...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
Hiring and firing school employees based on protected categories such as religion, race, sex, or disability is illegal like in any workplace. This awareness-level course will help you determine how to avoid discrimination in your employment practices, help you protect yourself from becoming a victim of discrimination, and help foster a healthy and safe work...
- 20 min
- self-paced
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Delve into the transformative world of Open Educational Resources (OER). In this course, discover the value and opportunities OER brings to educators and students alike, empowering you to leverage OER content for a personalized and engaging learning experience. Recognize the core elements of OER and explore the intricacies of Creative Commons licensing to help you...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Other Organizations
- $20
- Compliance
In an increasingly globalized economy, employees and work cultures will continue to become more and more diverse. This essential course will help meet any unique challenges you or your coworkers may encounter working with or managing a diverse body of people. You will navigate your own perceived differences and discover the advantages of cultural diversity...
- 15 min
- self-paced
- $40
- Blended & Online Learning, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 8 SCECHs
Khan Academy is a free resource teachers can use to assign lessons and monitor student progress. With thousands of free lesson resources including questions, videos, quizzes and unit tests, Khan Academy is a great resource for any teacher. Khan Academy even offers personalized SAT practice for students and allows coaches to monitor Math & ELA...
- 8 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $50
- Administration, Best Practices, Compliance, Counselors, School Safety
In this simulator, learners will run through multiple scenarios of educators in different roles interacting with students who may or may not show signs of abuse or neglect. What should you do when having these concerns? Who should you contact? What if you are wrong? Get answers and use a Facilitation Guide (by yourself or...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Administration, Leadership
Welcome to the MASSP Administrator Simulator, created by administrators for administrators, to provide real-life scenarios for school leaders to grow and learn from. During each simulation, the administrator is introduced to an employee or school situation in the form of a story problem. With each story problem, the administrator will be given a multiple-choice and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $50
- Administration, Leadership
Welcome to the MASSP Administrator Simulator, created by administrators for administrators, to provide real-life scenarios for school leaders to grow and learn from. During each simulation, the administrator is introduced to an employee or school situation in the form of a story problem. With each story problem, the administrator will be given a multiple-choice and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $50
- Administration, Leadership
Welcome to the MASSP Administrator Simulator, created by administrators for administrators, to provide real-life scenarios for school leaders to grow and learn from. During each simulation, the administrator is introduced to an employee or school situation in the form of a story problem. With each story problem, the administrator will be given a multiple-choice and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $50
- Administration, Best Practices, Leadership, Other
In this simulator, learners will take on various roles as a coach, athletic director and administrator to navigate a scenario in which a student-athlete makes inappropriate remarks on social media regarding the basketball team. Can the student be disciplined? Does the Student Code of Conduct support this? Get answers and use a Facilitation Guide (by...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $50
- Administration, Leadership
Welcome to the MASSP Administrator Simulator, created by administrators for administrators, to provide real-life scenarios for school leaders to grow and learn from. During each simulation, the administrator is introduced to an employee or school situation in the form of a story problem. With each story problem, the administrator will be given a multiple-choice and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $50
- Administration, Best Practices, Counselors, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning
In this simulator, learners will make difficult decisions regarding reports of dating violence between a male and female student at school. What is the school obligated to do? Does it matter if the reports are anonymous? How is this impacted by Title IX requirements? Get answers and use a Facilitation Guide (by yourself or with...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Welcome to the online course “An Essential Guide to AI for Educators.” In this course, we will explore the basics of AI, how to effectively and ethically implement AI in your practice, and how to start training students to start using AI to support their learning. In this course, you will be able to… A)...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $200
- Administration, Assessment, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 30 SCECHs
Instructional leaders are required to understand research-based standards and apply them to their leadership practices. This course will develop the knowledge, skills, personal dispositions, and performance competencies that pertain to administrative leadership and school improvement. You will create a plan of implementation, monitoring, support, and evaluation that will lead to alignment in your educational institution....
- 30 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $75
- Administration, Leadership, Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 15 SCECHs
The purpose of this set of Disciplinary Literacy for Secondary Leaders is to improve Michigan students’ academic literacies and content learning at the secondary level. Professional development throughout the state can focus on these research-supported literacy instructional practices for regular use in the classroom. In this course, learners will be presented with content in the...
- 15 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $125
- Administration, Leadership, Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 21 SCECHs
The purpose of Disciplinary Literacy for Secondary Leaders with Action Plan is to improve Michigan students’ academic literacies and content learning at the secondary level. Professional development throughout the state can focus on these research-supported literacy instructional practices for regular use in the classroom. In this course, learners will be presented with content in the...
- 21 hrs
- facilitated
- MASSP
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Did you know that the College Board offers free, official SAT practice through Khan Academy for students? In this course, participants will learn about the statistical gains in performance students can see when using the personalized, online practice. Modules will walk learners through the steps on how to link College Board and Khan Academy accounts,...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $35
- Administration, Best Practices, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 7 SCECHs
The task of leadership is building collective efficacy. We need to get our teams to work and act as such, moving and doing with a shared purpose! As organizational leaders, our goal is to help make sense of our world and give that sense to others ensuring our schools and communities are responding to shared...
- 7 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $20
- Administration, Blended & Online Learning, Leadership, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
Virtual meetings have become the new normal and will forever change the way some teams interact. However true, if collaboration is the true belief system of the organization, both individuals and teams will transfer the ‘brick-and-mortar’ practices to the virtual world. Successful teams understand the importance of setting norms, having clearly defined outcomes, creating space...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $20
- Administration, Best Practices, Compliance, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
In this course, participants will learn about creating structures for successful implementation of MTSS, develop a more complete understanding of MTSS through the MDE MTSS Practice Profile and ways to collect data on the current state of MTSS within their building or district. Participants will also look at avenues for organizing this work in a...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $200
- Administration, Evaluation, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 30 SCECHs
As a school leader principal you are responsible for conducting classroom and teacher observations and providing valuable feedback. This experiential course allows you to explore the process of observing and evaluating teachers to identify practices that support the Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers. You will have the opportunity to perform case studies in a real...
- 30 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $20
- Administration, Best Practices, Compliance, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
As a school leader or principal you will need a firm knowledge of school laws and how to interpret those laws to keep compliance when situations arise. This self-facilitated course will provide you with the opportunity to review and understand important laws put in place to protect students and the school community. Topics you will...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $100
- Administration, Best Practices, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 15 SCECHs
Having a data-driven RTI, ensures you are focused on student learning and improving instruction via intervention which will impact all students. The question that lingers is, what about students that are not proficient, or lack individual growth due to COVID? This course will provide the foundation for your work to identify and provide tiers of...
- 15 hrs
- facilitated
- MASSP
- $200
- Administration, Best Practices, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 30 SCECHs
In this course, you will: Discover the dynamics related to special populations of students within your school building, Create a digital profile of the culture in your school building, Analyze school culture data in your school building, and Design a strategic plan to address the cultural findings of your school. This course is offered in...
- 30 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- MiRegistry
- $200
- Administration, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 30 SCECHs
In this course, you will: Demonstrate the critical components of school improvement through an authentic improvement process, Create understanding of how horizontal and vertical sequencing alignment can increase instructional practices and student achievement, Develop interdependent skills and capabilities in an effort to lead and sustain a vision for improvement and alignment, and Write and foster...
- 30 hrs
- self-paced
- $190
- Administration, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 27 SCECHs
As principal of your school, there are many guiding factors and regulations to follow to do your job effectively. This summary course will give you an overview of the many roles and responsibilities your will fulfill as principal. You will understand State and Federal laws as they apply to your school practices, learn how to...
- 27 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $190
- Administration, Best Practices, Compliance, Leadership, School Safety
- Credit Hours: 27 SCECHs
As administrators and educators, the health and well being of your students comes before all else. This in-depth course will give you the knowledge and resources to comply with state and federal health and safety codes and maintain a positive school culture. You will review important sections of Michigan School Law, contribute to an updated...
- 27 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $20
- Administration, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
The impacts of trauma on children can be numerous, affecting their bodies, brains, and abilities to learn and, unfortunately, remains a part of many students’ lives throughout our school systems. In this course, you will identify key trauma statistics and terminology, and navigate strategies to support these students in the classroom and on a building-level....
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Administration, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Advanced Placement courses help students pursue college level studies while still in high school. Principals and AP Coordinators can use AP Potential to help identify students based on PSAT/SAT scores and benchmark performance who would likely be successful in various AP courses. In this...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $25
- Administration, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Taking the time to gather and analyze feedback is a crucial practice for educators and administrators when working with students, staff, parents, and community members. In this course, you will review different ways to develop surveys and gather feedback from stakeholders that have an immediate impact in your building. You will also examine bias when...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- Free
- Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Collecting evidence of effective practice is a powerful way to support your ongoing reflection, professional growth, and teacher evaluation. This applicable course provides you with strategies for selecting meaningful pieces of evidence that align to your evaluation rubric. You will be guided on how...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. While there are specific legislative requirements that drive the teacher evaluation process, there are also many opportunities for teacher decision making and autonomy. This resource-heavy course will provide you with the tools needed to document evidence of student growth and make student growth a...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Educator evaluations can be an important tool in facilitating reflection and applying feedback to your practice, and through collaboration, you can aid in maintaining an accurate picture of your own teaching methods. This proactive course empowers you to lead your own professional growth while...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Planning for your summative educator evaluation allows you to adequately prepare for the end of one evaluation cycle and also look ahead to the next. This action-oriented course focuses on teacher and student growth; specifically, identifying areas in the evaluation process for teacher involvement...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Implementing a complex evaluation rubric is a challenging endeavor, but, can be supported through collaboration and communication. This strategy-based course provides you with the tools to translate the formal language of your evaluation rubric into classroom observables that drive planning and instruction. You will...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Goal proposal is a key moment for educators to take ownership of their evaluations. This reflective course will provide you with foundational information and best practice strategies to help you assess your current practice and set goals for your next evaluation cycle. You will...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- $20
- Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
In the age of virtual learning, providing valuable feedback can make the difference between students who participate, engage, and succeed in their courses or students who are unmotivated to reach their potential. So how can you make sure your feedback is effective? In this dynamic course, you will explore various methods that you can use...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Counselors
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
It’s never too early to introduce young students to the knowledge, skills, and career options available to them in the future. The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) offers tons of eResources designed to help elementary students explore their passions and career options they never knew existed. In this course, you’ll discover free resources available to you and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
While we can’t control when life-threatening emergencies happen in a workplace or school, being prepared can minimize property damage and greatly reduce the chances of serious injuries or death. This course will give an overview to school employees of what they should do in the case of an emergency in the workplace. You will ready...
- 25 min
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $20
- Blended & Online Learning, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
The way that we access and use the internet is currently undergoing a revolutionary shift. As an educator, it’s important to keep up to date with these changes to determine how they’ll impact your classroom. In this course, you’ll learn about the emerging internet era referred to as Web3, exploring the technologies and principles that...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Best Practices, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Reaching and empowering every student is the goal of teaching, but requires differentiated approaches. This real-world based course will show you practical tools and solutions for providing effective support to students with physical or learning disabilities and how to support those students in succeeding in their learning journeys. You will see through simulations and first-hand...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
This course aims to enhance academic language development in multilingual learners. Participants will access vocabulary-building research, and gain strategies for enhancing multilingual learners’ vocabularies. Emphasizing multilingualism as an asset, it covers language acquisition, evaluates vocabulary-building techniques, and explores activities that support multilingual learners. The course encourages reflection on the importance of vocabulary and educator support...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of family engagement and equip them with practical strategies to improve it. Participants will access research highlighting the importance of family engagement and explore the benefits of multilingualism in promoting family involvement. They will also learn about the concept of funds of knowledge as a...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $129
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
There are many ideas and products that claim to be the best for developing a child’s speech and communication, but not all are necessary or effective. This user-friendly course for teachers and caregivers helps you discover how children process language and how they become proficient communicators. This course will help you enrich your child’s life...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
This webinar series will focus on the history of the Equal Rights Movement. The presenter will discuss the struggle for equal rights, including women’s rights, to determine where they lived, how they worked, and the implications for social and cultural change. In this course, you will: Explore Black women’s experiences during the late 1800s and...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 9 SCECHs
Multilingual learners bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences to the classroom that can be honed to advance language acquisition and benefit your other students as well. This course demonstrates how K-12 general education teachers can support emergent bilingual or multilingual English learners in online or hybrid contexts. These modules will outline current research in...
- 9 hrs
- self-paced
- University of Michigan
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard literacy trends the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines the foundations and Essential 1 in the series of research-supported practices designed to positively impact literacy development in K-3. In Essential 1, you...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 10 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development in K-3. Essential 10 focuses on...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 2 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to have a positive impact on literacy development for K-3. Essential...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 3 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for K-3. Essential 3 focuses on...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 4 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for K-3. Essential 4 will focus...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 5 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for K-3. Essential 5 will focus...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 6 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for K-3. Essential 6 focuses on...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 7 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for K-3. Essential 7 focuses on...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 8 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development in K-3. Essential 8 stresses providing...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 9 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development in K-3. Essential 9 focuses on...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard literacy trends the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines the foundations and Essential 1 in the series of research-supported practices designed to have a positive impact on literacy development in Pre-K. You...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 10 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for Pre-K. Essential 10 will focus...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 2 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to have a positive impact on literacy development for Pre-K. Essential...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 3 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for Pre-K. Essential 3 looks at...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 4 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for Pre-K. Essential 4 is focused...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 5 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for Pre-K. Essential 5 focuses on...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 6 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development in Pre-K. In Essential 6, you...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 7 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to have a positive impact on literacy development for Pre-K. In...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 8 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for Pre-K. Essential 8 covers the...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan is taking action to turn around the substandard trends in early literacy the state has seen in recent years. This course outlines Essential 9 in the series of research-supported instructional practices designed to positively impact literacy development for Pre-K. Essential 9 uses observation...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Administration, Leadership, Literacy Essentials
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan has made it a priority to address negative literacy trends in our schools. This introductory course outlines the 10 essential instructional practices that apply to school-wide and center-wide curriculum and intend to increase the proportion of children reading proficiently by third grade. You...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. What does it really mean to have learner agency in our classrooms? And how can we as educators provide more opportunities for student-led instruction and improved student outcomes? This self-paced course will define and present the concepts of student agency and, more broadly, learner...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Classroom Management, Early Childhood, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
You will learn about the six key dimensions that involve parent involvement that will strengthen student success. You will be able to reflect and think of experiences you’ve encountered and how you managed that experience. You will engage in learning about relational and structural components of FSP and what components fall under each one. This...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State University
- $20
- Compliance
This course is designed primarily for people working in post-secondary education institutions, but is applicable to K-12 organizations as well. It shares the importance of protecting student privacy in compliance with FERPA regulations, emphasizing the legal liabilities associated with unauthorized disclosure of personal information. In this course, you will: Identify the various types of personal...
- 30 min
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
Fires are one of the most common emergencies to contend with in workplaces, and can be one of the most harmful if not dealt with properly. This informative course will give you the knowledge to safely react and respond to a fire emergency in your own place of work. You will gain insight into what...
- 30 min
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $20
- Compliance
Schools can be an ideal environment for viruses to spread and, at the same time, children are among the groups that are most impacted by the flu. In this proactive course, you will learn to keep your students, your staff, and yourself healthy by recognizing characteristics of influenza and participating in prevention strategies. You will...
- 10 min
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $20
- Compliance
Food plays a key role in all of our daily lives, but the mishandling of it can cause serious illness or even death. This instructive course will help you recognize the purpose of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Code and identify the responsibilities of food employees regarding the prevention of foodborne illness. You...
- 35 min
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $10
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Teaching today’s students is complex, and teaching those same students in a remote setting is more challenging than ever. This course will help you reflect on how you have built relationships in the past year of teaching and how to improve upon them to promote well-being and engagement both face-to-face and online. You will be...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Administration, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Become a more effective manager by learning the language of business management. This course provides skills in managing time, delegating responsibility, motivating your employees, solving problems and resolving conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Other, Subject Specific
Empower yourself as an educator with the Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE: Community. Join the online hub, where you’ll connect with fellow educators, share resources, and ignite collaboration. Here, you’ll amplify your impact through collective knowledge, support, and discussions. Find inspiration and unlock your full potential as a teacher educator in this transformative Proud Michigan...
- 0 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Other, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 12 SCECHs
Unleash your potential to shape future educators with MDE’s Facilitating Future Proud Michigan Educator Explore: Units 1-6 course. Explore the key features of this program and prepare your students for transformative clinical experiences. Plan your facilitation of each unit, collaborating with colleagues and designing supplemental activities and assessments. Delve into fostering learning communities, cultural understanding,...
- 12 hrs
- self-paced
- MDE
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Other, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
As an educator, your influence shapes Michigan’s education landscape. Join “MDE Facilitating Future Proud Michigan Educator Explore: Unit 0” to unlock vital skills for guiding aspiring educators. Reflect on your teaching experiences and refine your facilitation approach. Gain insight into the theory behind the Future Proud Michigan Educator initiative and understand program designs and curricular...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MDE
- $115
- Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Almost everyone desires to exude confidence and be treated respectfully in all areas of their lives, whether it be at home, in the classroom, or with a boss, but few of us know where to start finding our more assertive side. In this applicable course, you will analyze your own behaviors and understand others’ in...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Grants are an important part of funding for any non-profit, foundation, or school, and writing a persuasive proposal could be the difference between getting your next project off the ground or not. This instructional course will give you the tools and insider tricks from experts in the field to hone your grantwriting skills. Learn how...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Educators are responsible for teaching excellent communication skills across all subjects and to do so adequately, even the most competent writers and speakers should revisit the rules of grammar periodically. This refresher course will help you gain confidence in your ability to produce and teach polished, grammatically correct work. You’ll explore the basics of English...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Gain the advanced grammar skills you need and understand how to use them in practical ways. This course helps you take your grammar skills to the next level and put them to work as you explore different kinds of business, paragraph, and even formal essay writing. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course....
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Best Practices, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Gain a classroom full of students who can negotiate increasingly challenging texts with unprecedented fluency. This class provides differentiated instruction tactics to better understand how your students learn and how to apply those tactics within the guided reading framework. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
Chemicals can pose a wide range of health and physical hazards, and exposure to hazardous chemicals is common for workers in a large variety of industries. This informative course will help school employees learn about OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standards and chemical safety hazards including labels, safety data sheets (SDS), and hazard assessment. You will...
- 30 min
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Early Childhood, Other
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This course covers the three mandatory training topics required prior to caring for children as a licensed child care provider. In this required training, child care providers will obtain a general knowledge of the following topics: Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease (including Immunizations) Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention of Shaken...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Early Childhood, Other
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
This course covers four mandatory training topics as part of the initial health and safety training requirements for licensed child care providers. In this required training, child care providers will obtain a general knowledge of the following topics: Child Development- Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, and School-age Administration of Medication Prevention of and Response to Emergencies due...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Early Childhood, Other
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This course covers three mandatory training topics as part of the initial health and safety training requirements for licensed child care providers. In this required training, child care providers will obtain a general knowledge of the following topics: Infant, Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Pediatric First Aid Building and Physical Premises Safety (including Playground...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $20
- Compliance
Understanding and adhering to HIPAA regulations is essential for school staff, as it ensures the privacy and security of students’ protected health information. In this course, you will gain a solid understanding of standard HIPAA terminology, concepts, and disclosure practices while learning the consequences of unauthorized disclosure of protected health information. By the end of...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- $5
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This course is designed to support home-based providers with strategies to improve work-life balance, opportunities for peer networking, and tools to reduce the burden of business operations. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $5
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This course is designed to support home-based providers with resources, tools, and templates to develop a strong budget, determine the cost of care, and support fee collection. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $5
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This course is designed to support home-based providers with resources, tools, and templates to develop a strong budget, determine the cost of care, and support fee collection. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $5
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This course supports home-based providers with resources, tools, and templates to promote organization and strong recordkeeping. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each offering 2 training hours. Providers may choose to complete any or...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $5
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This course is designed to support home-based providers in setting tuition/fees, developing policies to support fee collection, and identifying strategies to collect overdue payments and late fees. This course is part of a business-focused training series that supports new and existing Family and Group Home Child Care Providers. The series has five training courses, each...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices, Science, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Whether you are teaching in the classroom or remotely using virtual instruction, Project-Based Learning (PBL) can support students in developing lasting scientific understanding of real-world phenomena. In this course, you will experience the tenets of PBL for elementary students through examples, videos, and discussions. Through your observations, you will acquire new tactics to shift your...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State University
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices, Science, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an evidence-centered instructional approach that is rooted in extensive research and can help your students grapple with big ideas in science. In this interactive course, you will reflect upon and discuss how PBL can shift science instruction for secondary students, in both face-to face and remote environments. Learn how to support...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State University
- $99
- Administration
- Credit Hours: 10 SCECHs
School leaders hold the important responsibility of determining any gaps in achievement among their students and how to effectively close those gaps. A vital step for accomplishing this is knowing how to disaggregate data from raw data. This skill-building microcredential provides everything you need to be successful at disaggregating, analyzing, and writing about data. You...
- 10 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Other, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of game development, offering valuable insights into the exciting world of creating interactive experiences. By enrolling in this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on a journey in game development, from concept ideation to game design...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Science, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Understanding the vast array of functions and processes the human body possesses is vital to science and health educators for passing this information to their students. In this advanced course, you will build on your basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to become versed in the remarkable workings of our bodies and life cycles....
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Compliance, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 9 SCECHs
Individual education programs — commonly called “IEPs” — are critical to ensuring that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education. Created with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education (OSE), this course explores the procedural and substantive aspects of writing IEPs that are both compliant with the...
- 9 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Administration, Compliance, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 8 SCECHs
Individual education programs — commonly called “IEPs” — are critical to ensuring that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education. Created with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education (OSE), this course explores the procedural and substantive aspects of writing IEPs that are both compliant with the...
- 8 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- $115
- Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Are you, like many other education professionals, looking for ways to develop a fulfilling career plan and improve relationships with co-workers, friends, and family? In this personal development course, you will discover career-enhancing skills that cover twelve popular seminar topics, including goal setting, time management, and personal organization. You will learn how to improve your...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 10 SCECHs
Does the way we currently present mathematics in our classrooms ignore real-life variables when solving problems? Does it encourage natural curiosity from our students? In this practice-based course, you will reflect on some drawbacks to the current way mathematics is taught to secondary students and explore alternative approaches in the form of inquiry-based or problems-based...
- 10 hrs
- self-paced
- University of Michigan
- Free
- Best Practices, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 9 SCECHs
Inquiry-based learning follows a natural progression of problem-solving that allows students to make their own discoveries and conceptualize ideas within their own environment. This hands-on course examines what inquiry-based learning is within secondary science education as well as space/place based learning, and how and why they are important to teaching. You will move through theory,...
- 9 hrs
- self-paced
- University of Michigan
- $15
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Technology, when used strategically, can bring together the best of the face-to-face and digital world in an effort to best meet the various needs of your students. In this course, you will focus on the basic framework of blended learning and how it can impact your instructional practices. You will identify strategies and protocols to...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $115
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
The use of technology in the classroom can help reach students of all learning styles across a multitude of subjects. In this professional development course, you will discover simple ways to integrate technology to enhance your subject material and meet your Common Core standards and other course goals. Learn the secrets of technology integration in...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This module, focusing on Interactive Reading for Multilingual Learners, spans 120 minutes and offers insights into the principles of interactive reading, key milestones in multilingual reading development, and effective strategies to enhance interactive sessions. Providers will learn to navigate challenges and utilize resources to support this practice, ultimately enriching the learning experience for multilingual students...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $115
- Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Effective communication requires more than words; facial expressions, body movements, tone of voice, and situation, offer valuable insights for communicating in a classroom setting. This conceptual course will help you explore how intended or unintended signals can influence what you communicate and how to become more intentional while doing so. You will study visual models...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Evaluation, Leadership, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. This on-demand module provides an overview of CEL’s foundational ideas, 5D instructional framework, 5D+ rubric, and 5D+ inquiry cycle. It fulfills the minimum statutory requirements for teacher training in the district adopted evaluation tool. Participants gain both an understanding of the background and purpose...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Having the opportunity to study computer science is critical for all high school students to remain competitive in the real world, both inside and outside of the technology field. This course demonstrates why equitable access to computer science is imperative for Michigan students and...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Computer science increasingly permeates our student’s futures in their options for higher education and career choices. This foundational course demonstrates why equitable access to computer science opportunities is imperative for Michigan students, and how Michigan’s K-12 Computer Science Standards can be leveraged for effective...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. There is a national need for computer science education — including right here in Michigan, but many students are not receiving the opportunity to study this subject. This instructive course will help you understand why teaching computer science is urgent and how to integrate...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- $60
- Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 12 SCECHs
Have you been considering becoming a full-time or part-time teacher for online classes? This self-led course will give you all of the necessary information and tools to become a successful online course facilitator for grades 6-12. You will be able to build your capacity to teach online by learning strategies to engage students, manage your...
- 12 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Working remotely as an online course facilitator has its perks but it also takes intentionality and organization to help you and your students be successful. In this practical course, you will discover how to get physically, digitally, and mentally organized so that you are not only efficient, but can enjoy a comfortable balance between work...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Other, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 10 SCECHs
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that makes instruction appealing to and usable by as many learners as possible. This course serves as an introduction to UDL. First, you will learn what UDL is and how it can benefit learners. From there, you will explore the three principles of UDL and discover how...
- 10 hrs
- facilitated
- $15
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Other, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of action & expression is a cornerstone of inclusive education. Action and expression represent the “how” of learning: the ways in which learners navigate an environment and show what they know. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of strategic networks in the brain and explore the myriad...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Other, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that allows you to make meaningful, rigorous learning opportunities accessible to all students. In this course, you’ll dive into one of the key principles of UDL: “provide multiple means of engagement.” Engagement is the “why” of learning and represents students’ motivation to learn. You will explore what...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Other, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
As an educator, you want to provide meaningful and rigorous learning opportunities for your students. But how can you ensure that your lessons are accessible to all learners? In this course, you’ll explore the representation principle of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and how to use this principle to make your lessons more...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Gain a foundational knowledge of the science behind creating computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence in this introductory artificial intelligence (AI) course. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with their privacy policy.
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Blended & Online Learning, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Are you looking to provide your students with a more personalized learning experience? Schools are discovering that blended learning can provide a flexible and personalized approach while also reinvigorating learning for both students and teachers. In this informative course, you will hear from other...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
This course is an overview of Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten. The course will provide a high-level overview of what the standards are and how they are to be used to guide high quality practices within programs and to support children’s development. This course is offered in partnership with the...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- MDE
- Free
- Other
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Esports is a billion-dollar industry teeming with career opportunities, college scholarships, and a wide range of STEM skills students can develop. In this course, educators will be introduced to the unique and exciting extracurricular activities available to students within esports. Whether you’re simply interested in learning more or thinking about starting your own team, this...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $115
- Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Get comfortable programming with Java while gaining skills from an experienced Java programmer. This course provides you with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises using the latest version of Java to give you confidence as you learn programming. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $165
- Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course will introduce you to the program’s basic functions and uses. Through hands-on lessons, you will learn numerous shortcuts to quickly and efficiently set up worksheets. You will also learn how to use the function wizard to calculate statistics, future values, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data,...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Science, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 12 SCECHs
The Michigan Science Standards are changing how we think about science instruction in our state. This introductory course will help you understand the Michigan Science Standards and NGSS and you will discover the teacher-crafted Phenomenal Science curriculum. You will learn to identify the essential characteristics of an exemplary elementary science lesson, and the need to...
- 12 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Take your first steps toward a career as a computer programmer as you get hands-on practice writing applications containing GUIs, sound, and graphics. This course will provide the skills and confidence you need to program in BASIC and design your own custom applications for home, school, or work. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Master the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows 10 for both work and play. This course will help you learn to use this powerful new operating system, including customizing your desktop, managing files and folders, and navigating the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage),...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Administration, Leadership, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Modern research shows that only four percent of communication is verbal, yet it can be a difficult task to decipher non-verbal cues and communication. This integral course takes into account different modalities, cultures, gestures, and word meaning to help you bridge the gaps in your communication. You will gain confidence in your communication methods to...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
This webinar series will focus on the history of the Labor Rights Movement. This will include a discussion on and around Manifest Destiny and its effects, Latin American Labor Migration, education, and the revolving door migration experience. In this course, you will: Understand the origins of Hispanic populations within the U.S. and identify Hispanic individuals...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Best Practices, Leadership, Other, Teacher Advocacy
Are you searching for your first job in education? Or has it been a few years since your last job search, and now you’re looking to polish your application materials and interviewing skills? In this course, you’ll discover strategies for completing effective resumes, job applications, and interviews. At the end of this course, you’ll apply...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Administration, Leadership, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Leadership skills are an important aspect for a career in education, whether that means being a positive leader for students or leading discussions that affect policy and school-related decisions. This exploratory course will help you to understand leadership as a concept in everyday life and throughout history as well as how to gain the techniques...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
In this research-based course, we guide you through the pillars of student-centered learning and showcase successful stories from Michigan schools to help you cultivate a student-centered classroom where every voice matters. Discover practical strategies, tools, and activities that foster an environment where students thrive as they take the lead in their learning. In this course,...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Other, School Safety
This training is for licensed child care providers that were cited for not completing the required ongoing health and safety training in 2023. In this course, you will: Examine the primary reasons childcare providers need to administer medications. Learn about prevention and responses to emergencies due to food & allergic reactions. Understand best practices to...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $115
- Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Whether you are a teacher or in a school leadership role, public speaking is something that you will have to do regularly, yet it is a skill that eludes and intimidates many people. In this skill-building course, you will discover how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups. You will...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Compliance
Test security is a vital consideration to ensure fair, reliable, and valid test scores, and to prevent misadministration. This four-module training course will help you complete your MDE Assessment Security training for state assessments. You will be able to supplement your district or school training in the areas of assessment security, test administration, and handling...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Administration, Assessment
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. As educators, we know that collecting and using data is important to support our decision-making and growth for students, but do you wish you were more knowledgeable about how to collect data with accuracy and use the information with integrity? This illustrative course will...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Other
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Immerse yourself in the rich world of Michigan eLibrary (MeL) and unlock its treasure trove of eResources tailored to Health Science standards and Health Occupations. Elevate your skills by mastering how to access, use, and share these valuable resources with students or staff. Discover innovative integration techniques that will revolutionize your professional practice In this...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Compliance
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Michigan’s alternate assessment, better known as MI-Access, provides alternative achievement standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This course guides you through how to administer the Participation and Supported Independence levels of the MI-Assessment and how to use standard scoring rubrics for each type...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Early Childhood, Literacy, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
There are so many different ways that families can use the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) to keep kids’ minds active over summer break. Broadcast through public television and available on-demand, the MLC offers tons of educational activities for Pre-K through 6th grade, including a summer activity book, eight weeks of fun weekly themes, video lessons...
- 2
- self-paced
- Other Organizations
- Free
- Early Childhood, Other
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
All child care providers in Michigan (licensed and license-exempt) must complete an annual health and safety refresher training. Created with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), this course focuses on best practices around health and safety topics for the child care environment. In this course, you will revisit the...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
At Michigan Virtual, we aren’t willing to let any student slip through the cracks. We work with local schools to provide students with the best experience possible. This course provides foundational knowledge of our role in supporting students enrolled with IEPs and 504 plans. You will learn about the history, structure, and purpose of Michigan...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $30
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 30 SCECHs
Are you interested in becoming a Program Director of a licensed child care center or are you an established Program Director looking for strategies and best practices for managing a child care center? If so, this course is for you! This state developed course meets the child care administration requirement for center program directors and...
- 30 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $40
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Phonemic awareness is one of the earliest stages of the reading process, where students begin to notice, think about, and work with individual sounds to form words. In this micro-credential course, you will analyze the role of phonemic awareness in literacy development and provide evidence to demonstrate your ability to teach students to blend, segment,...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $50
- Math, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
The aspiring or current K-12 educator will explore the connection between mathematics, language, and mindset. They will deepen their understanding of the importance for both students and teacher/tutor to adopt a positive growth mindset around their ability to do math. Candidates will explore math as a language and examine the words that can be used...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $40
- Math, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
The aspiring or current K-12 educator will explore how students develop early number and counting concepts, what misconceptions they may have, and language to support continued number development. They will also explore the importance of the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (C-R-A) progression. In this course, you will: Reflect on the progression of early numbers and counting. Analyze an...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $30
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
The English language is complicated, and the way different letter combinations come together to represent sounds can be quite confusing to young learners. Some sounds can be spelled multiple ways, and other times, one spelling may represent multiple sounds. In this micro-credential course, you will identify three major code complexities found in the English language...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $30
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Sound boxes can be a powerful tool for teaching the English code and sound blending. This micro-credential course offers an overview of how sound boxes can help you isolate and introduce “graphemes,” or symbolic representations of sounds. You will examine the use of sound boxes as an instructional practice and formulate a critique that argues...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $40
- Math, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
The aspiring or current K-12 educator will explore videos and articles to reflect on how students develop a solid foundation for understanding addition. They will explore the foundational skills, strategies, and language that need to be mastered for students to progress with flexibility and efficiency to larger numbers. Educators will apply knowledge of addition instruction...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $40
- Math, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
The aspiring or current K-12 educator will watch videos to reflect on the progression of multiplicative thinking. They will understand why a variety of strategies are important to developing a strong foundation in understanding multiplication. Educators will then apply this knowledge to multiplication instruction and explore the relationship between multiplication and division. In this course,...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $30
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Developing a broad vocabulary is crucial to becoming a successful reader, writer, speaker, and listener. As students grow their vocabularies, they also need to learn how to troubleshoot when encountering an unknown term. In this micro-credential course, you will learn about the top five instructional strategies for vocabulary acquisition and then design your own vocabulary...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $40
- Math, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
The K-12 educator will possess essential competencies in teaching fractions. They will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fractions as “fair shares” and components of a whole, recognizing these concepts as fundamental for building a strong mathematical foundation. Additionally, the educator will excel in guiding students who encounter challenges when working with fractions or decimals, skillfully...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $30
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
A student’s reading fluency represents their ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. This stage of literacy development is critical because it acts as a bridge between word recognition and comprehension. In this micro-credential course, you will define the four main components of fluency, identify instructional strategies for helping students grow in...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $30
- Early Childhood, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
As students develop as readers, it’s important for educators to help them identify their strengths and choose goals for progressing further. In this micro-credential course, you will learn about 10 reading goals you can set with your students and how they relate to the five essential components of reading. You will then use example scenarios...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $40
- Math, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
The aspiring or current K-12 educator will examine some of the fundamental strategies teachers can use with students to learn important mathematical content. They will build on their repertoire of effective practices to help students make meaningful access and appropriate progress. In this course, you will: Examine how to unpack the learning target and reflect...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- K12 Connect
- $30
- Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Intuitively, we understand that educators cannot fully teach what they cannot model. That’s one reason educator social-emotional competency is vital to any successful school-wide SEL program. Through mindful practices and self-reflection, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to strengthen your social-emotional competency and create positive, supportive learning environments for yourself and your students....
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Mindful Practices
- $30
- Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
As an educator, you know first-hand how essential social emotional learning (SEL) is for student success. In this course, you’ll explore effective practices for integrating SEL into your classroom and discover experiential practices designed to help you develop and model these skills in your teaching. Additionally, you’ll examine the importance of safety and structure in...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Mindful Practices
- $30
- Administration, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
When it comes to social emotional learning (SEL), school administrators have a big job: they need to lay the groundwork to foster a supportive climate in which both students and adults can thrive. In this course, you will start by learning strategies for boosting adult social emotional competence (SEC) and well-being. Once you get the...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Mindful Practices
- Free
- Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Other, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 10 SCECHs
Tired of one-size-fits-all teaching and learning? The Modern Classrooms Project model ensures that every student gets the individualized support they need. It works for thousands of educators world-wide, and it can work for you! In this course, you will learn what the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP) model is. You will also explore its core practices...
- 10 hrs
- self-paced
- Modern Classrooms Project
- $115
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
If you enjoy music and would like to know more about what makes it work or teach others about it, this is the course for you. In this comprehensive course, you will gain a complete understanding of rhythm, melody, and harmony, and you’ll be able to recognize pitches on the musical staff and on the...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In this course, you will explore the complex relationship between AI and academic integrity, examining how AI is being used in academic settings and considering the ethical considerations and policies surrounding its use. Additionally, you will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the academic context, and be better...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In this course, you will explore strategies for effectively communicating and collaborating with parents to support student success. Teachers will come away with practical techniques for building these vital home-school connections and fostering productive partnerships with parents. In this course, you will: Analyze parent communication strategies and the benefits and/or barriers they would bring to...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In this course, you will explore the key legal frameworks and compliance requirements surrounding student data privacy and protection. Participants will be introduced to FERPA, which governs the handling and disclosure of students’ personally identifiable information in educational settings, as well as COPPA, which regulates the online collection and use of personal data from children...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In this course, you will explore the critical importance of ensuring that digital content used in education is accessible to all students. You will learn about the key principles of digital accessibility, covering practical tips and best practices for making images, videos, and written course materials inclusive and engaging for learners with diverse abilities and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Schools, whether online or traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, leverage Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Information Systems (SIS) to enhance educational delivery, streamline administrative processes, and improve communication among stakeholders. This professional learning course provides a comprehensive exploration of these systems, covering their core components, popular platforms, integrative capabilities, and strategies for effective implementation and user...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In this course, you will explore best practices to effectively prepare students for success in online and hybrid learning environments. The content of this course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to cultivate self-directed learning habits and empower students to be active, autonomous learners. In this course, you will: Analyze student needs for success...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In the modern classroom, screenshots and screencasts have become invaluable tools for educators striving to convey complex information effectively. These tools enable teachers to share visual and auditory content through images and video recordings, facilitating clear and swift communication of intricate concepts. In this course, you will explore the practice of creating and using screenshots...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Early Childhood, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In this course, you will explore the critical role of social presence in effective teaching, both in fully online courses and blended classes that incorporate digital technologies. You will learn about the strategies and techniques instructors can use to establish a strong social presence and foster a sense of community, engagement, and connection among students....
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Tackling both synchronous and asynchronous learning methods is common for many teachers today. In this course, you will explore synchronous and asynchronous learning methods, including their key characteristics, benefits, and challenges. Additionally, you will learn practical strategies for leveraging these methods to create engaging and effective educational experiences that support the diverse needs of your...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Classroom Management, Compliance, Counselors, Evaluation, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In this course, you will explore strategies to effectively teach students the principles of netiquette, or the appropriate and ethical behavior when communicating and interacting online. By the end of the course, educators will be prepared to cultivate a culture of digital civility and responsible technology use within their classrooms and school communities. In this...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $30
- Math, Science, Social Studies, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 10 SCECHs
As a professional educator, you are constantly seeking out ways to supplement your own continuing education and improve yourself. So, how can you receive credit for your efforts? This course will give you the means of receiving formal credit (SCECHs) for informal learning that has or will be completed on your own. With guidance, you...
- 10 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Math, Science, Social Studies, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
As a professional educator, you are constantly seeking out ways to supplement your own continuing education and improve yourself. So, how can you receive credit for your efforts? This course will give you the means of receiving formal credit (SCECHs) for informal learning that has or will be completed on your own. With guidance, you...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Best Practices, Classroom Management, Evaluation, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
As an educator, empowering your students and enhancing your professional growth are paramount. Gain a deeper understanding of your school’s evaluation framework and access practical resources that will elevate your teaching practice. In this course, you will embark on a personalized learning journey, exploring key areas of the evaluation framework and equipping yourself with the...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Blended & Online Learning, Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
What, Why, How. These are the three most important questions that we need our youngest students to understand when it comes to their own distance learning. This resource-packed course will provide you with a path forward in engaging your pre-kindergarten through kindergarten students. You will gain tips on maintaining personal connections, building and fostering your...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $20
- Blended & Online Learning, Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Transitioning to online learning requires educators to make adjustments and think outside the box when it comes to planning lessons for young students. This course focuses on simple strategies to easily plan online teaching for your preschool and early elementary classroom by breaking lessons into fun and digestible components for your little students. We will...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Whether teaching face-to-face or online, your goals and concerns as an educator remain the same including how to connect, communicate, and meet expectations with students. This course will help you get started online by providing an overview of the National Standards for Quality (NSQ) Online Teaching and Online Courses. You will gain insight into these...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
When transferring traditional course material online, you may feel as though you are being asked to evolve from an instructional planner to an instructional designer overnight. Luckily, with some modifications, many aspects of face-to-face teaching can be easily shifted to online. In this course, you will review the National Standards for Quality (NSQ) Online Teaching...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
You prioritize incorporating accurate, quality assessments and delivering important feedback in your classroom, but are you wondering how to maintain those efforts in an online setting? In this course, you will review the National Standards for Quality (NSQ) Online Teaching and Online Courses to dive deeper into the teaching standard for Assessment & Measurement, and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
A one-size-fits-all approach to instruction cannot always meet the needs of all learners in any setting, including an online classroom. In this course, you will review the National Standards for Quality (NSQ) Online Teaching and Online Courses focusing specifically on standards related to providing course content to meet learner needs. You will be given both...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Picture this: the same question keeps coming up from students on an assignment; in a face-to-face classroom you could easily address the issue for the entire class with a quick explanation. But as an online instructor, it is more challenging to relay information to your whole class or to simply put a face to your...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
In this module you will: Discover and identify different discussion formats as well as components of successful discussion instructions, prompts, and responses. Explore strategies related to assessing your student’s discussions and your participation in online discussions. Complete a quiz to show your understanding of the concepts covered in this module.
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Pedagogy tells us that engaging your students with you, your classroom, and your message is a critical component to student learning and success. But how can you transition engagement to an online, asynchronous environment? This course will provide valuable strategies and examples to help you identify best practices for engaging students and help you successfully...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Embracing the online learning environment calls for inventive and purposeful communication approaches for students and other stakeholders. In this course, you will examine effective communication with students and stakeholders in online classrooms, discover best practices and relevant laws, and explore tools and ideas for successful online interactions. As the fourth of eight courses in the...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
While many educators are adept at creating and presenting content in face-to-face settings, the online environment requires a new set of lesson development skills. In this course, you will explore various types of online courses while learning to validate and supplement content, align it with assessments and objectives, and uncover best practices for managing content...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Engaging students in discussions is essential for fostering understanding and critical thinking in both face-to-face and online settings. In this course, you’ll explore the skillful design and facilitation of discussion boards as online assessment and interaction tools, including setup, formatting, student interaction management, netiquette, and problem-solving strategies. As the sixth of eight courses in the...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Assessing student work and giving feedback is fundamental for educators in any classroom setting. In this course, you’ll uncover the essentials of managing a gradebook and providing high-quality feedback in the online classroom. You’ll explore gradebook setup options, feedback best practices, tools, and effective grading policies to enhance your instructional practice. As the fifth of...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
While there is no “one size fits all” model for online teaching and learning, research and pedagogy on effective practices offer a strong foundation from which to begin. In this course, you will be introduced to models of quality online teaching, online course delivery considerations, learning management and student information systems, and what to expect...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Setting up an online course involves many steps familiar to teachers of traditional, face-to-face courses, with a few key differences. In this course, you’ll explore how to format and structure an online course and identify what strategies might work best when developing your own courses. As the second of eight courses in the Online Teaching...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
How can sound pedagogy be applied to engage students in an online environment? In this course, you will learn to captivate students from the onset of your online class and maintain their engagement through personalization, content, and communication strategies. As the third of eight courses in the Online Teaching and Learning (OTL) Level 1 series,...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
As educators, it’s our duty to provide equal access to education for all students, regardless of their abilities. In this course, you’ll learn strategies for supporting exceptional student populations while ensuring accessibility and accommodations for those with disabilities or needing additional support. As the final of eight courses in the Online Teaching and Learning (OTL)...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies to address academic integrity effectively in the context of online teaching. We will discuss foundational elements of academic integrity, such as policies, considerations, and the need to educate students about what academic integrity means. We’ll look at the appropriate consequences of academic dishonesty...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
This module will explore best practices for assessment alignment, design, implementation, and formatting strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of online education. As the sixth of eight courses in the Online Teaching and Learning (OTL) Level 2 series, you’ll be on your way to earning a badge for each course and, ultimately, achieving the OTL...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
This module provides a comprehensive exploration of effective strategies for analyzing class data and monitoring student progress. This includes utilizing progress reports and progress columns to track learner progress and analyzing higher-level class data and engagement metrics. From this data, teachers can personalize learning experiences, adjust instructional approaches, and make informed instructional decisions. This course...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Educators overseeing blended or fully online learning must develop and carry out a comprehensive management plan outlining class procedures, routines, and expectations. In this module, you will explore classroom management strategies specific to online and blended learning environments. This includes management in synchronous and asynchronous classrooms, classroom policies and procedures, and resources to help you...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Effective online educators are powerful community builders. They leverage the connections they make with students and the content they’re passionate about to build student buy-in in their classroom, in the content, and in the teacher-student relationship. They are powerful modelers and encourage students to create community among themselves and their peers. In this module, we...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
An effective online educator typically accumulates valuable insights and strategies through years of working in the field and time spent developing proficiencies with technologies like LMSs, SISs, and other tech tools. This module explores the specific practices employed by effective online teachers, including grading and communication methods, utilization of synchronous online learning tools, and time...
- 5 hrs
- facilitated
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
An effective online teacher should be capable of supporting a diverse group of students, and their unique needs, in their online classrooms. This may mean supporting students in basic troubleshooting, supporting students in higher level and credit recovery courses, supporting students in their social-emotional development and other soft skills, or even with specific needs outlined...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $30
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Online learning may offer learners flexibility in their term length and time spent “in class”. While offering diverse learning options caters to student’s individual needs, it simultaneously burdens online instructors to navigate and manage these variances. This module delves into the intricacies of overseeing course terms, exploring strategies for providing flexibility to students while ensuring...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Math, Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Having a solid grasp on your personal finances is extremely important for anyone to plan for your future and prepare for surprises, but it may be especially so for teachers and educators. This practical course will prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. You will gain insight into budgeting, preparing for retirement,...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
During certain work tasks, educators and support staff who do not wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), could be put under unnecessary risks that affect their health, not just their job. This awareness-level course will introduce you to the proper PPE for your work environment along with how to wear and maintain your equipment...
- 20 min
- self-paced
- $15
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Helpful resources and new applications are constantly emerging in the teaching world that can shape your instructional practices, especially in a blended classroom. In this experiential course, you will listen to a podcast that discusses the topics of personalized learning and a growth mindset for your students, and then communicate your findings on the subject....
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Best Practices, Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Your students come from varying social, cultural, and academic backgrounds; how can you help them grow their own leadership of their journey into adulthood? This practice-minded course looks at student agency as a multi-faceted skill that can be grown and shaped. It also looks at how technology, like Google Classroom, can practice this skill within...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Blended & Online Learning
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
In traditional schools, students move at the pace of the clock and calendar. What might school be like if the progression of time mattered less to the pace of student learning? This practice-minded course ruminates on what changes are needed in the classroom to prepare for the future of effective, student-focused education. You will also...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- $181.25
- Administration, Leadership
This course is offered in partnership with MASSP. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our privacy policy.
- 100 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $362.5
- Administration, Leadership
This course is offered in partnership with MASSP. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our privacy policy.
- 200 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $725
- Administration, Leadership
This course is offered in partnership with MASSP. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our privacy policy.
- 400 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $500
- Administration, Leadership
Gaining a PK-12 administrator certificate strengthens your leadership skills and opens up new job opportunities. Here, you can apply for the Path to Leadership program to secure your spot in the next cohort of educators and receive your individual development plan to earn a Michigan School Administrator Certificate. With each cohort you will start with...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $200
- Administration, Leadership
The PTL Experienced Based Internship is a course for PTL Participants who are building leaders. Before enrolling in the experienced-based internship, participants must have completed a request for internship exemption and received approval. This course is offered in partnership with MASSP. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our privacy policy.
- 0 hrs
- self-paced
- $720
- Administration, Leadership
Path to Leadership Program participants must complete a 240-Hour internship to qualify for the PK-12 School Administrator Certificate. This course is offered in partnership with MASSP. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our privacy policy.
- 240 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $825
- Administration, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 36 SCECHs
Before anything, the safety and well-being of students and school staff should be the first priority of school leaders. This informative course will introduce you to proactive, research based school-wide approaches and classroom practices for developing a safe, caring, and productive learning community that embraces diversity of staff, students, and community. You will cover topics...
- 36 hrs
- facilitated
- MASSP
- $825
- Administration, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 36 SCECHs
School leaders must be familiar with and know how to enforce laws and policies related to their district on a daily basis. This practical course will introduce you to legal structures of Michigan public education and statutes related to the administration of school laws. You will pay specific attention to laws related to the educational...
- 36 hrs
- facilitated
- MASSP
- $825
- Administration, Leadership
- Credit Hours: 36 SCECHs
Effective school improvement requires adaptability and continuous education of a building-level leader. This experiential course evaluates strategies, programs, and initiatives to accelerate achievement and close achievement gaps through the school improvement process. You will be guided on required MDE and AdvancedEd school improvement reporting along with practical activities and information to facilitate collaboration with staff...
- 36 hrs
- facilitated
- MASSP
- $10
- Best Practices, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Advocating for one’s self is no simple task. It is a life skill that needs support and practice. This self-awareness course guides you in building self-advocacy as a skill for yourself and with your students through a three part process: understanding your own needs, knowing your supports, and communicating your needs. While you learn more...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Learn about primary sources like oral testimonies and artifacts for teaching the Holocaust. Access essential tools to deepen understanding of the Holocaust and its relevance today. In this course, you will: Examine the importance of oral testimony as a primary source and its foundational role in teaching about the Holocaust. Reflect on the role of...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- $115
- Best Practices, Literacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
As a teacher, are you looking for proactive ways to help struggling readers without extra IEP intervention? In this pragmatic course, you will learn research-based response to intervention (RTI) strategies that ensure the struggling readers in your classroom get the help and education they need. The strategies cover phonics, fluency, vocabulary mastery, comprehension, and writing....
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Best Practices, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
ChatGPT is quickly transforming the way we think about education and learning. This course will teach you how to harness the power of ChatGPT to revolutionize student learning. You will embark on an exciting journey as you explore the potential of ChatGPT in your classroom. The course includes a wealth of resources and examples to...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
It is an unfortunate reality that there is growing concern surrounding active shooter incidents in recent years. Although rare, these events can be unpredictable and chaotic making preparedness difficult. This proactive course teaches prevention and response to workplace violence with the Run, Hide, Fight method recommended by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the...
- 15 min
- self-paced
- Free
- Compliance
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. The improper use of seclusion or restraint on students can lead to emotional harm or injury. This awareness-level course meets the training requirements for all educators and support staff on the Policy for the Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint for public schools. You...
- 45 min
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Counselors, Other
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Helping secondary students connect their interests to potential career paths is an important part of secondary instruction. The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) offers tons of free resources designed to help upper-middle and high-school students explore their passions and career options. In this course, you’ll discover free resources available to you and your students through MeL, such...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance
Sexual harassment and discrimination are concerns for every workplace including education professionals. This informative course will build your awareness around the subject and teach you what to do if you become a victim of sexual harassment or discrimination at work. You will come to understand how to maintain a friendly, professional environment with your co-workers...
- 25 min
- self-paced
- Free
- Blended & Online Learning, Teacher Advocacy
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Have you decided you are interested in trying your hand at instructional design and are wondering what your next steps are in getting there? This introductory course offers a look into instructional design and conveys how important instructional designers are in course development. You...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Early Childhood, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects one out of 54 children by eight years old. In the school context, students with ASD often require intervention to increase social skills and improve anxiety, attention, oppositional behavior, etc. One evidence-based intervention program called schoolMAX — developed by the Institute for Autism Research (IAR) in Buffalo, NY — has...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State University
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This webinar will focus on the what, the why, and the how of using the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework. It will provide the means to engage students in disciplinary thinking to deepen their understanding of the world and their place in it. In this course, you will: Understand WHY inquiry-based practice and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Please note: The microlearning experience is being hosted by Arist where an account creation will be required. The challenges of current events on top of the typical stress surrounding learning environments can impact not only students but adults and educators as well. In this...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Assessment, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. As SEL becomes more widely implemented, the need to assess its impact grows. In this course, you will learn about the ways to assess your own SEL practices as an educator along with those of your students. You will also have the opportunity to...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
Self-evaluation and growth of an educators’ own social and emotional competencies can aid in fostering these skills in their students. This course focuses on creating a social-emotional learning (SEL) culture within a school. Specifically, you will engage in activities that grow educator social and emotional competencies, exploring ways in which adults can engage in self-care...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Administration, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 8 SCECHs
For social and emotional learning to have the greatest impact on students and staff, it must be woven into the fabric of everyday school life. This course will equip you with strategies for bringing SEL into daily classroom instruction and the school improvement planning process. You’ll also learn how SEL connects with other important efforts...
- 8 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Please note: The microlearning experience is being hosted by Arist where an account creation will be required. The rise in awareness surrounding social injustice in our country has brought with it the need to incorporate cultural responsiveness and whole child approaches into social emotional...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Being cultural aware enhances the effectiveness of teaching through social-emotional learning (SEL). This immersive course offers ways to integrate SEL into the daily work of classrooms, and engagement strategies for students that promote SEL. You will consider the cultural needs in your classroom while...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- Free
- Administration, Leadership, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Please note: The microlearning experience is being hosted by Arist where an account creation will be required. It can be overwhelming for administrators and educators to know which initiatives to focus on and how to implement them in schools and classrooms. In this course, you will learn about the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Many educators find it challenging to meet the social and emotional needs of their students to help them succeed academically. This introductory course provides an insight into social-emotional learning (SEL) and a pathway to the initial steps of integrating SEL into your school or...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices, Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. In recent years, there has been an increase in understanding the influence that childhood traumatic experiences can have on students in their learning environments. This proactive course will show how social and emotional learning can offer students skills to help tackle those experiences. You...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- MiRegistry
- $129
- Classroom Management
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Managing behavior is a significant part of your job as a teacher and all teachers want to help their students succeed and become well-adjusted members of society. In this professional development course, you will gain a better understanding of what causes common behavioral problems in the classroom and the best ways to cope with them....
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Classroom Management
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
In this professional development course, you’ll get the teacher training you need to deal effectively with serious discipline problems and help even the most challenging students make more responsible choices. You’ll learn how to use a new research-based six-step approach to solve severe and chronic discipline problems such as bullying, fighting, using abusive language, stealing,...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
The Spanish language is the second most common spoken in the United States and is the first language for a growing number of students and their families. This pragmatic course will focus on ‘survival Spanish’ that is practical for a classroom setting to bridge the communication gap between your Spanish speaking students and their guardians....
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $10
- Administration, Assessment, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
As an educational leader, you understand the pivotal role assessments play in shaping student success. In this course, you’ll discover best practices of Formative and Ipsative assessments. You will also consider how to support your instructional staff with implementation and how to use the collected data to transform practices and apply appropriate interventions that increase...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Assessment, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
For paraprofessionals, assessments are more than just scores; they’re the compass that guides effective support strategies. In this course, you’ll dive into various types of assessments, understanding how they interplay to guide instructional choices. With this knowledge, you’ll be better equipped to align your planning and support efforts with your instructional team. In this course,...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $10
- Assessment, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
Discerning how and when to use assessments to meet the needs of every learner is an essential part of planning. Each student has different learning needs, with some requiring re-teaching, others needing reinforcement, and others yet remaining unchallenged. In this course, you’ll review common assessment types and explore how two in particular — formative and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Spanish is frequently used as a first or second language among students in many schools, and you may want to brush up on your own skills as a teacher or educator. This practical course will give you quick tips to learn the basics of the Spanish language that can be used right away. Whether you...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $115
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Would you like to become more fluent and comfortable speaking Spanish and think it could help with your career in education? This instructive course will build on your previous knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and fundamentals to advance your conversational skills. You will work on verb tense, sentence structure, and learn six new recipes for putting...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $115
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Fluency in Spanish as a second language can help you reach higher potential as a teacher and educator. In this advanced-level course, you’ll learn the final six recipes that will serve as templates to help you create any Spanish sentence you desire. You will master your ability to speak, understand, and read Spanish by taking...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Administration, Classroom Management, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning
Safe and supportive school environments help to promote student learning. Establishing a positive school climate is an evidence-based prevention approach to ensuring school safety and reducing student academic and behavioral problems. Designed for School Resource Officers, this course explores what a safe and supportive school environment looks like, offers strategies for reducing school violence, and...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State Police Office of School Safety
- Free
- Administration, Classroom Management, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning
A safe and supportive learning environment can be maximized when relevant stakeholders are working together via a data-based, problem-solving approach. Designed for School Resource Officers, this course provides an overview of what it takes to improve team building within your school, break down communication barriers with community-based stakeholders, and ensure your school safety team follows...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State Police Office of School Safety
- Free
- Administration, Classroom Management, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning
Early identification of student mental health challenges is an essential component of a safe and supportive school learning environment. Awareness of the types of behaviors reflecting a mental health concern or crisis can help schools to efficiently and effectively provide the necessary support to students who are in need. Designed for School Resource Officers, this...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State Police Office of School Safety
- Free
- Administration, Classroom Management, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning
Providing a continuum of school-based supports to students who are experiencing mental health challenges is an essential component of a safe and supportive school learning environment. When significant emotional and behavioral problems arise, knowing how to work with others in your school to connect students to community-based supports may also be required. Designed for School...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State Police Office of School Safety
- Free
- Administration, Classroom Management, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning
A positive school climate that meets the needs of all is essential to promoting a safe and supportive learning environment. Students from diverse backgrounds often face unique challenges that differ from their peers. These differences may require unique inclusionary practices or the ability to access a unique set of services. Designed for School Resource Officers,...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State Police Office of School Safety
- Free
- Administration, Classroom Management, Leadership, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning
School Resource Officers routinely encounter stress while helping to create and ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. It’s paramount that those in this role take their own self-care and wellness seriously. Designed for School Resource Officers, this course provides an overview of common signs that self-care is needed, a diverse array...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State Police Office of School Safety
- $129
- Other, Science
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is designed to provide individuals interested in gardening with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and maintain a successful garden. You will learn essential gardening techniques, understand the basics of plant selection and care, and acquire practical tips for managing a garden effectively. Whether you aspire to have a beautiful garden at...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $15
- Best Practices, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Executive Function Skills are necessary to help students thrive in school in areas ranging from managing time to managing emotions. In this course, you’ll learn about six cognitive clusters that foster a student’s ability to regulate their attention, their working memory, and their inhibitory control. You’ll consider relatable scenarios about each cognitive cluster and what...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Classroom Management
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
If you feel a little trepidation entering your classroom as a new teacher, newly credentialed graduate, or someone who is transitioning into full-time teaching, you are not alone. This informational and interactive course will provide you with proven tools, tips, and tricks to make your early years in the classroom run smoothly. You will practice...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. As an educator in our current climate, you may have been told to “take care of yourself” and to “focus on your wellness” but what are tangible steps to take to fulfill this well-meaning advice? This hands-on course will focus on your overall physical,...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $75
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
The objective of this module is to develop the knowledge, skills, personal dispositions, and performance competencies that pertain to formative assessment and student learning. The explored concepts are only a few attributes one might consider when creating a culture of thinking and learning. Participants will read, analyze current practices, create plans of action, and document...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $75
- Best Practices, Classroom Management, Other, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How might we create classroom cultures that support and nurture highly motivated learners? It is generally acknowledged that motivation plays a critical role in learning as does creating the conditions for learning to take place. Creating an environment of vulnerability and trust coupled with strategic teaching often makes the difference between superficial and shallow learning,...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How might we create classroom cultures that embrace and celebrate the variety of learners within our classrooms? It is generally acknowledged that the number one factor in a learner’s success is the classroom teacher. Creating an environment focused on each student and the larger world is essential for 21st century classrooms. Let’s explore ways to...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
The objective of this module is to develop the knowledge, skills, personal dispositions and performance competencies that pertain to purposeful teaching and learning. The explored concepts are only a few attributes one might consider when creating a culture of thinking and learning. Participants will read, analyze current practices, create plans of action, and document learning...
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $75
- Administration, Best Practices, Classroom Management, Other
- Credit Hours: 6 SCECHs
How might we create classroom cultures that support engagement, ownership, and agency? It is generally acknowledged that engagement plays a critical role in learning, as does creating the conditions for learning to take place. Creating an environment focused on unique learners often makes the difference between students who learn and students who learn to comply....
- 6 hrs
- self-paced
- MASSP
- $115
- Administration, Best Practices, Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Teaching Adult learners comes with distinct challenges and rewards. In this immersive course, you will discover how to use the newest educational methods to create a student-centered classroom that’s perfectly suited for adult learners. You will discover the motivations, different learning styles, and the unique demands of adult learners and how to adjust your teaching...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This webinar series will focus on the history of the Civil War Amendments up to the Civil Rights Movement. The presenter will discuss the U.S. South as a slave society, the Reconstruction Era, and the Jim Crow Era. Information includes the formation of political parties, acts, compromises, economic policies, and court decisions that influenced this...
- 2 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Math, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is designed to provide educators with valuable insights and practical strategies for teaching mathematics effectively to students in grades 4-6. By enrolling in this course, you will enhance your teaching skills, gain a deeper understanding of math concepts at this grade level, and learn instructional techniques to engage and empower your students in...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $115
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Learn how to develop creative and balanced preschool lesson plans for every month of the school year. This course will equip you with a solid lesson plan template, plus over 100 engaging and interchangeable activities for circle-discussion, art, literacy, motor skills, science, and music. An external course provider, ed2go (Cengage), offers this course. Please take...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $129
- Science, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course aims to equip educators with effective strategies and resources to teach science to students in grades 4-6. By enrolling in this course, you will enhance your teaching skills, deepen your understanding of scientific concepts relevant to this grade range, and learn engaging instructional techniques to foster curiosity and scientific inquiry in your students....
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Blended & Online Learning, Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is designed to empower educators with the skills and knowledge to effectively utilize Smart Board technology in their teaching practices. By enrolling in this course, you will learn how to maximize the potential of Smart Boards, enhance classroom engagement, and create interactive and dynamic learning experiences for your students. With technology playing an...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Best Practices, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) would like to follow directions like “Try harder.”, “Pay attention.”, and “Sit still.’, but they may not have the right strategies in their toolbox to do so. In this knowledge building course, you will discover practical ways to help children with ADHD control their behavior and succeed in...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $129
- Best Practices, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
In today’s classroom, children with high-functioning autism (HFA) and Asberger’s Syndrome (AS) are learning alongside their neurotypical peers. This applicable course will help you understand how these students’ brains function and how to turn their challenges into opportunities. You will develop skills to support your students with social and emotional learning, sensory sensitivities, homework completion,...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Best Practices, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is designed to equip educators with valuable knowledge and practical strategies for effectively supporting and teaching students with learning disabilities. By enrolling in this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of learning disabilities, learn evidence-based instructional techniques, and develop skills to create inclusive and supportive learning environments. Understanding how to work successfully...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 2 SCECHs
This webinar series will explore Maawndoonganan: Anishinaabe Resource Manual, an Indigenous-developed resource guide that can raise student engagement around historical content and civic engagement. This Confederation of Michigan Tribal Education Departments (CMTED) endorsed resource was developed to support educators in the implementation of Michigan’s Social Studies Standards. Its purpose is to support educators with inclusive...
- 2 hrs
- facilitated
- Free
- Best Practices, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 4 SCECHs
Teaching students with disabilities how to navigate outside of school from one place to another can help the student thrive and practice safety skills for themselves. During this course, you will identify ways to assess students’ current skills, identify what skills to teach, and use a systematic approach to teaching those skills. Through examples and...
- 4 hrs
- self-paced
- Michigan State University
- $129
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is designed to provide educators with the knowledge, strategies, and resources to effectively teach writing to students in grades 4-6. By enrolling in this course, you will enhance your understanding of the writing process, learn instructional techniques to develop students’ writing skills, and explore methods to foster creativity and critical thinking in writing....
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Subject Specific
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is designed to equip educators with effective strategies, tools, and techniques for teaching writing to students in kindergarten through grade 3. By enrolling in this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of early writing development, learn instructional methods to foster foundational writing skills, and explore creative approaches to engage young learners in...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $40
- Best Practices, Social Emotional Learning
- Credit Hours: 13 SCECHs
Join our “TV series study” for educators: it’s like a book study, but instead of discussing chapters, we’ll be discussing episodes from Ted Lasso, Season 1. We will provide you with thought-provoking questions and prompts to guide your viewing and reflect on what Lasso can illuminate about teaching, learning, and the world of education. You...
- 10 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Best Practices, Classroom Management, Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
It is now common knowledge that students learn best in a variety of different ways, yet some traditional classroom lessons have little built-in flexibility. This course will offer ways to reach beyond the textbook in order to challenge your students and ignite their curiosity. You will improve your approaches to creativity through your lessons, field...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $20
- Compliance
Sexual assault and sexual misconduct are an ongoing and serious problem at schools across the country. This course will help you understand Title IX and its companion laws regarding sexual misconduct in education, and their role in helping to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct. This course is designed for all employees at educational institutions...
- 45 min
- self-paced
- Free
- Early Childhood
- Credit Hours: 1 SCECHs
Transportation safety is crucial in child care settings to protect children from harm. In this course, you will learn best practices for safely transporting children, including vehicle safety, car seat regulation, and direct supervision. Understanding guidelines for transportation, vehicle types, and the consequences of leaving children unattended near vehicles will be covered. By focusing on...
- 1 hr
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- $5
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Other, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that makes meaningful, rigorous learning opportunities accessible to all learners. In this course, you will demonstrate your proficiency with the action & expression principle of UDL. Action and expression are the “how” of learning: the ways in which learners navigate an environment and show what they know....
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $5
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Other, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
Ready to get hands-on experience designing lessons using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework? In this competency-based course, you’ll practice revising one of your own lesson plans, assessments, or activities by applying the UDL principle of “provide multiple means of engagement.” This course is intended for educators in all subjects and grade levels. In...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $5
- Administration, Assessment, Best Practices, Other, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 3 SCECHs
As an educator, you’ve witnessed first-hand how drastically students can differ in terms of how they best learn. In this course, you will practice applying the representation principle from the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to make your lessons more accessible to all learners. To demonstrate your proficiency with this principle, you will revise...
- 3 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Classroom Management, Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
As many changes occur to emotional, physical, and cognitive development, navigating the stages of adolescence can prove to be complicated for young individuals and those who care for them. This informative course will help you gain insight into the workings of the adolescent mind and how to be supportive in the important role you as...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Counselors
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. Students and families need guidance from school counselors on the full range of career and education choices available to them after highschool, including options for joining the military. This resource-driven course will present you with information that will help in understanding an array of...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- Free
- Administration, Best Practices, Classroom Management, Counselors, Leadership, Other, School Safety, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
In this course, you will begin an exploration of how unconscious bias impacts our learning environments and instructional practices. You will also have the opportunity to explore strategies to mitigate the impact of unconscious bias on learners. This course is designed to be self-paced and flexible, allowing you to complete modules at your own convenience....
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- $129
- Blended & Online Learning, Other
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
This course is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate internet resources into their classroom instruction. By enrolling in this course, you will learn how to navigate the internet safely, find and evaluate online educational content, and integrate technology tools to enhance student learning. In the digital age, harnessing the...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
- $20
- Compliance, School Safety
Unfortunately, workplace violence is a real, significant threat to workers’ health and safety, even in a school setting. This proactive course will teach you the major causes and types of workplace violence, their warning signs, and how to prevent it. You will learn to identify violence in the workplace, and the methods used to counteract...
- 30 min
- self-paced
- MiRegistry
- Free
- Best Practices
- Credit Hours: 5 SCECHs
Courses marked as free are created for use by Michigan educators. The Whole Child approach has long aimed to ensure that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. This course will provide a deeper understanding of the current Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model to support continuous improvement across schools and...
- 5 hrs
- self-paced
- MI-ASCD
- MiRegistry
- $135
- Other, Teacher Advocacy
- Credit Hours: 24 SCECHs
Discover essential skills in writing effective grant proposals. This course is vital for individuals and organizations seeking funding, enabling you to make a significant impact in areas like nonprofits, research, and community development. Learn to create compelling grant proposals and increase your chances of securing essential resources for your projects in the larger context of...
- 24 hrs
- self-paced
